yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
GingerBreak can't root 4.0.A.2.368 - the exploit has been patched.

It can only root 2.3.2 ROMs.
[Xperia Arc General] inz1:
so haw to root 4.0.A.2.368 ?
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
no you can gingerbreak 368. You must flash back to 2.3.2 UK version (184.) and root it from there then do VIA wifi update ONLY. it will bring u to 2.3.3 368 with gingerbreak root
[Xperia Arc General] Simmo3D:
Anyone know where I can get the Xperia Play R800i firmware for Global?

I have generic UK update but want to see if the Global generic is better.
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
General question... is anyone else annoyed by the new time picker? It may look fancy, but it's not very straight forward...
[Xperia Arc General] brau_lio:
dyjin! Thanks a lot man! I just updated my xperia arc LT15a with the global firmware and everything is working perfect and awesome!
[Xperia Arc General] brau_lio:
ummm.. Has anyone got the new market after installing this firmware?

I'm still having the old market despite I had the new market before I flashed my arc with this firmware... Any help? Please I don't know if I do need to install the market update or wait it to update itself.

Thank s in advance!
[Xperia Arc General] amirin2them:
+++++++++++++++++++++

What you will get is:

Updated: It seems this firmware makes the Booting Much much quicker. I can't say if it's true but anyone else can confirm this besides me. thanks

+++++++++++++++++++++

I do confirm, the boot is way quicker than before,

thanks, dyjin.

Amir
[Xperia Arc General] SnEAkyy:
I've received this update today, pretty late! I live in the Netherlands.

- SnEAky
[Xperia Arc General] wallytax:
Still no update for me... Also in the netherlands...
[Xperia Arc General] wyterabitt:
Hmm, anyone else had this strange problem. I had the UK generic firmware on downloaded from this site a few months ago (I assume it was definately the UK version as it installed the iplayer app). I connected to seus and it has given me the latest .368 update, but it is now listing my version as generic world firmware! Why would it give me that instead?
[Xperia Arc General] nareg_777:
hey there

Quick question Can i use this firmware on my Xperia X10i ?
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
You can find a complete copy firmware of it over X10 XDA forums. but this cannot work via x10.

you gotta hav to get a tweak version of it
[Xperia Arc General] nareg_777:
got it man thnx . i'll try to find something in X10 group

thnx again
[Xperia Arc General] pete_xperia_arc:
Flashing Arc Error

Hey there I'm having a problem trying to flash my Arc from 2.3.3 to 2.3.2 so I can root it. Been trying for days searching through a million forums, I think you would know how to fix it.

I've tried all the different FlashTool versions and 4 or 5 different firmwares including the generic one but I simply can't flash my phone. The furthest I've got is part way through the process before it aborts with an error. I've attached a printscreen of the log.

I have the Arc on Rogers Canada, sim unlocked, bootloader locked, unrooted.

Would really appreciate any help you can give, thanks!

EDIT: And I have definitely checked the box for allowing USB debugging on the phone before trying to flash it.
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
oh man. Well first reset you're phone system settings to factory. you can do that via on the phone somewhere in settings. then once u did all that and got rebooted, reflash it again to 2.3.2. it might not work since i'm unfamiliar with that issue D;
[Xperia Arc General] Bjidi:
Anyone have a link to the stock rom refered to in the first post?

stock .42 firmware (use FTF)

i`ve searched xda and google but cant seem to find it.

i run android 2.3.4

version 4.0.1.A.0.283
[Xperia Arc General] clownj:
Thanks. That's good for me.
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
I am not sure how to do that lol. i can try to upload them on a different website, do u know any that aren't blocked ?
[Xperia Arc General] Spauncer:
Oh Bro，That's easy to check the CDA

Input *#*#7378423#*#* in Software you can get it~~
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
thing is i am still new at this lol. i only packed up the Firmware & information all that up from XDA threads that were seperate. Just wanted to make it in general to make it easier. I am still a noob :p

Ill see what i can do
[Xperia Arc General] ShyamSasi:
There is also a

Video Editor

Data Monitor

Contact Widget

Timescale extension search

Friends & Music

Setup screen has been changed

Nice Update Center

This is what I found so far ...
[Xperia Arc General] Spauncer:
Well,I tried a way to download ur FW already and Flash it well.

Thanks very much~~~
[Xperia Arc General] Spauncer:
That's Great , I'M waitin' 4 HK update
[Xperia Arc General] maodevil:
Im new at this my arc is from mexico i have 2.3.2 do i just flash the zip file? and can i go back if i need to:)
[Xperia Arc General] xperiax10.awesome:
To 'OP'

Thanks for this very useful thread, can you add one more thing in the first post, just track countries where this update is available via OTA/PC Companion, thanks!!
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Calendar layout also.
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Do we lose root with an OTA update?
[Xperia Arc General] carlosaeg28:
anyone know if this can be ported to play xperia:) still does not reach the generic firmware upgrade: (
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
There is also new update center etc.
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Can someone check if the calendar widget now shows month-view or not?
[Xperia Arc General] kiz1983:
nope..........
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Crap. Thanks for checking though.
[Xperia Arc General] shpanac:
wow

Looks so f... sexy!!!

Changes I can confirm:

New email/changed and looks great.

Calendar

Get Apps

Get Games

Xperia HotShots

Conected devices

On date and time, when you change the date or time it looks like on Ihpne, cool, very nice

Camera CAN ZOOM!

Video Editor

Data Monitor (this is great, you can follow all your incoming MBs)

Contact Widget

Timescale extension search

Friends & Music

Setup screen has been changed

Nice Update Center

Very happy, amazing

Aspahalt 6 HD not working, Nova 2 HD not working :(
[Xperia Arc General] babygau:
Do I need wipe user data to update from my rooted phone?
[Xperia Arc General] mehdi.xterra:
hi friends, i want update my arc via OTA pls post your build.prob for debranding my arc i want keep my root pls help !!!!!!
[Xperia Arc General] Finalfour:
Can i flash this with flashtool? Now i have rooted 2.3.3 with locked bootloader. When i flash this with flash tool, i will lose root? It's so bad...
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1082368
[Xperia Arc General] kistigun:
yes flash it with flashtool and yes you will lose root
[Xperia Arc General] yanki99:
wonder if the new email enhanced with search function now?
[Xperia Arc General] sausalito:
No news about german or french version?
[Xperia Arc General] :
It seems that the launcher has a pretty lower resolution, it's very annoying when you wants to type sms or add widgets... And the pictures still suffers from excessive compression :S

However that's a great update. I just discovered that SE modified the keyboard in landscape mode (but I cannot active the landscape mode for the main screen) :S
[Xperia Arc General] jungoso:
The generic is missing most of the original ringtones, etc.

They are still available however at:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1006225
[Xperia Arc General] Ambroos:
If you flash from Wotanserver you do get everything. I had all ringtones etc on my Generic Nordic one flashed with Wotan.
[Xperia Arc General] zangetsu2188:
The update is really good. One thing I noticed is that Sony Ericsson removed android preloaded sounds, from ringtones, notification tones up to alarm tones. All except for "Facebook Pop" and "On the Hunt" are provided solely by SE.

Anyone? Oh man, I like some sounds provided by Google.
[Xperia Arc General] zangetsu2188:
Thanks for the link! :D
[Xperia Arc General] sahha:
anyone can confirm USB OTG ? :p
[Xperia Arc General] doministry:
Does the upgrade keep all the data on the device?
[Xperia Arc General] adieeluv:
what about gingerbread screen power off animation, is it available in the update?
[Xperia Arc General] kistigun:
yes, finally!
[Xperia Arc General] :
And what about the landscape mode for the home screen? It doesn't seem to work
[Xperia Arc General] Rycon33:
Yes.

I also noticed the music player is also having random color theme when playing. It's quite nice.
[Xperia Arc General] adieeluv:
awsum... thanx man :)

PS - this should be updated in OP
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
Correct me if I'm wrong but in the bottom-left screenshot in this post, does that show the ability to change the background image for system apps etc?

If so, can anyone confirm whether there's an option just to have a translucent black background so your wallpaper shows through?
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Its same resolution like before, or?:confused:
[Xperia Arc General] :
Sorry, it was my impression but it seems that the layout of the homecreen changed a bit (sorry for my poor English).

I'm not sure of what I say but there is more space between the launcher and the widgets (maybe to make sure that the widgets will fit in landscape mode?)
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
What is OTG?
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
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It's the same USB host functionality - the ability to access other USB devices connected to the handset.
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
Yes, there's a new Themes app to change the wallpaper and background for system apps.

I can't find any option for a translucent background though
[Xperia Arc General] Flo95:
Can't wait to have it. Waiting for OTA to update and hopefully keep root.
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
IC = I see. Well, there is a big gap between the dock and the icons above, but I am not sure if it is wider than before? :confused:

Maybe you have used ADW-, GO or other launchers before and became used to its narrowness? :)
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
So instead of being forced to have SE's blue background, now we're forced to use one of a range of their pre-loaded backgrounds.

I suppose that's a slight improvement...
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Ha ha ha, a very slight improvement of our nemesis SE-dev team here in the city of Lund in Sweden :p, but you must try the new xLOUD! It is such a great improvement of the back speaker and you will like it? :o
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
Not upgrading 'til I know I can definitely get root.

I suspect I can using the recovery method but I don't want to end up stuck without it.

As for x-loud, I don't use my phone for music so it's little more than a gimmick IMO.
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
I guess someone will modify it soon so we can add our own themes...
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
I hope so - I tried to follow the instructions for existing firmware versions and all I got was boot-looping.

Thank God for recovery and Nandroid backups...
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
Atleast your bootloader is unlocked... I miss flashing :(
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
The gap between 181 and 145 was almost nothing (some facebook-stuff etc) when you compare it with the 368. I must say I am very happy with the new 368 and if the root OTA dosent work, I either go back to 181 or keep smiling with the 368. :p

Ps. its not only music that gets a real boost with xLOUD, all sounds from the device gets much better in my opinion eg. Flash-TV, internet radio, talking book etc.

Ps. Did I mention camera zoom!?
[Xperia Arc General] ShyamSasi:
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash DoomLord's kernel. I tested it myself I have root :)
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
Thanks a lot,

But the download link is blocked here in Saudi Arabia, can anyone please

upload it to another website " mediafire "

thanks in advanced
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
DoomLord's kernel? :confused:

I take it that's different to this from Bin4ry?
[Xperia Arc General] pngface:
Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1172885

This one is pre-rooted
[Xperia Arc General] ShyamSasi:
Yeah it's Pre-rooted Kernel image with Recovery and init.d scripts support.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15728414&postcount=1
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
I know this isn't really the place but what's the difference?
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
I'll re-upload it on Mediafire. Hang on :p
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Thanks guys. And yea if you want the pre-rooted kernel version of DoomLord's visit http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
[Xperia Arc General] ShyamSasi:
I think DoomLord's Kernel is build based on the updated version. As far the feature goes I haven't used Bin4ry kernel but I assume DoomLord's Kernel is insecure i.e. security is disabled. Then the ability to run the scripts at startup.
[Xperia Arc General] eqlove196426597:
I need neo
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Neo version should be release soon after the PLAY one.
[Xperia Arc General] dmarvp:
Is there a way to flash this without losing all my data? I tried with SEUS but it says that the update is not available yet.
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Yes. you can if you use flashtoolx10 there will be an option check to either wipe data or not losing it
[Xperia Arc General] MaLt-:
i used the Generic Germany before using the flashtool to update my Arc.

is it safe to flash it with the General General posted here?

by the way i used 0.2.8.

thanks!
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Yes it is safe. And i also used the 0.2.8 Flashtool version to flash my Xperia.
[Xperia Arc General] maodevil:
I lost my apn im from mexico telcel i configure it but i keep getting the edge simbol can somebody help:)
[Xperia Arc General] MaLt-:
Thanks!

So its okay to uncheck the wipe user data option?

Sorry im a little scared in bricking my arc
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Yea it's safe. if you uncheck it, then your Homescreens widget/contacts and etc will not get erased. You are good :)
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Edge symbol? what you mean?
[Xperia Arc General] wallimo:
I've posted this here and in the custom kernel thread as I am not sure if this is a rom issue or the new modified kernels issue

Ok I've updated and run this kernal and I noticed one issue for me relating to the camera, I am not sure if it's an issue with the rom or the kernal.

It's when I take a photo with the flash on/ on auto the picture is flooded with the light from the flash, when I turn the flash off the picture looks fine. It happens whether the shot is moving or still I was shooting in pretty good light but I haven't tried in daylight yet because I've just installed the rom and kernel.

I've attached pics for you to see before the rom/kernel update and after.

after rom/kernel update without flash

after rom/kernel update with flash

Before rom/kernel update with flash (in dusk light)

Sorry I had no where to post images so I hope that worked
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Which Kernel and ROM are you using again? It might be because of that.

i am not sure about the custom Rom/kernel That has been deployed. But i suggest that you re-flash it.
[Xperia Arc General] maodevil:
When i connect to my mobile network a h symbol appears not the 3g i always had
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
You just have to re-enable it through Wireless & networks. the 3G probably got disable on Default
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
Here is the download link from mediafire

LT15i 4.0.a.2.368 GenericGlobal

Part1 http://www.mediafire.com/?faw8dtcgtu1rgyy

Part2 http://www.mediafire.com/?oa86wiz3a8pqrpn
[Xperia Arc General] MaLt-:
thank you! :D

just flashed it!

:D Whew!
[Xperia Arc General] maodevil:
In the mobile network settings in network mode it says wcdma or gsm i really don't know what that means i am really new at this sorry
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Go to Wireless & networks > Mobile Networks > if you haven't check Data enabled and data roaming, then enable them. Then at Network Mode select GSM/WCDMA preferred
[Xperia Arc General] jlmcr87:
Stupid question, this noise is because the photo has been taken at night, and the iso is higher. higher iso-->higher noise
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
WCDMA it's mean 3G/UMTS/HSDPA networks

and GSM mean GSM/EDGE/ GPRS
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
wcdma is 3G

gsm is 2G (aka Edge).

When idle you'll see 3G, when transferring you'll see "H" which stands for HSPA.

That's fine.

If you see "E", that's Edge/2G.
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
H for HSDPA i.e. 3.5G

Shouldn't your net be faster now?
[Xperia Arc General] maodevil:
Thank you very much dyjin,AdamUpNorth and xtacy for all your help dudes
[Xperia Arc General] wallimo:
Ok I just took a picture with a a lower resolution and i get the same result as I said I took photos in a fully lit room as well, I can post that image also if you like? Even if it's a 'stupid question' can you suggest a solution besides not taking photos at night? I am using the scene recognition feature. (I tried with a lower resolution and I had the same problem!)

The rom I am using is the global 4.0.A.2.368, The rom I was using previously was .145 HK

The kernel I am using is the one at this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16289506#post16289506

Sorry having trouble connecting to xda (stupid GFC)
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Yeah it could be the Kernel. i don't know but you will have to ask DoomLord.

And your pictures seem to be normal besides the noise color. probably just a default thing, play around with your camera options settings You might be able to find the problem.
[Xperia Arc General] Finalfour:
Ei, why there no discus about main problem - wifi problem? What about it after new update? Maybe SE solved this stupid problem with wifi disconnecting?

Strange, half world discussing and waiting decisions from SE for wifi problem, but in this topic - silence about it :)
[Xperia Arc General] JarekG:
Maybe cause there are other threads in that topic, just search and you should find the answer.

Or maybe no one try the WiFi yet....
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
I mean the Wifi works great so far. I actually connect much quicker but haven't got any issue on wifi dropping yet. I'll let u know

But ya Sony should rly fix the Wifi issue that few people seem to have
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
I got a problem when flashing the Generic ROM, sometimes the 3G icon appeared and sometimes the H icon appeard, even with correct settings in the network panel.

My guess it is depending on your telephone company and SIM-card, cause when I flashed the Nordic .368 from Wontanserver, the problem dissapered.

My SIM card: 10 GB free data plan per month via 3 in Sweden.

:confused::confused:
[Xperia Arc General] dyjin:
Yea it does happen with Generic global firmwares.It is not a problem. it's a Default activation with Sim cards. You just have to reset your Wireless & Networks settings.

Disable and R-enable 3G data etc.
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
This is a problem how?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
@datagubben

It's preferable for you to have the H icon instead of the 3G icon.
[Xperia Arc General] Ambroos:
Indeed.

G < E < 3G < H < WiFi
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Different speed :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
This should be in the initial post of the thread or maybe it is? :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
Are there anyone know when we'll the next update to android 2.3.4 ?
[Xperia Arc General] ShyamSasi:
Hold your horses ..! Let's enjoy the current release :D
[Xperia Arc General] datagubben:
Anybody noticed the startup time beeing very much decreased with the .368 firmware? :D
[Xperia Arc General] Ambroos:
God I really can't wait for OTA. Anyone knows how you can update through Wotanserver without wiping user data?
[Xperia Arc General] Mano1982:
I got strange problem with Global Generic.. I got msg that my sim card does not allow to connect to server (operator).. Nothing helped, so back to .145 :(
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Hahahaha! The latest update is just rolling out and people are already asking for the next. LOL! This surely boosts SE's image, doesn't it? :D
[Xperia Arc General] Ambroos:
Sony Ericsson has to try really hard. Android is their only chance and their only OS. All other brands have a few different OSes as a fallback when Android fails, Sony Ericsson is the only brand focusing purely on Android. For now they're doing well though. I kinda expect the next Nexus to be Sony Ericsson, Google really likes them because they're really Android-focused.
[Xperia Arc General] Finalfour:
Why do you need wotanserver? Use flashtol, and you save your data. I cant understand, why people use wotanserver, if they can use flashtool without any problems. What differences between updating with wotanserver vs. flashtool?
[Xperia Arc General] Ambroos:
I have a Neo, no flashtool files available yet for Neo :(

If someone has got a .ftf for the Neo, pls let me know :P
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
What else does Motorola have?

And even the likes of LG and Samsung, you're talking WP7 and Bada - they're nothing, neither manufacturer could retain a decent share of the smartphone market if they didn't have Android.

Well, since that's never going to happen, I guess they've got nothing to worry about.

Samsung would be my guess.
[Xperia Arc General] marcindpol:
guys just use wotanserver.com, its free for now, wery simply as well.

i now have that latest SE update on my NEO!
[Xperia Arc General] rustynuts34:
Working nicely for me, thought i would go for a nice fresh install transfer the files of my sd and give it a format. Right know what did i do with that titanium back up folder with 6 months worth of apps backed up on it. doh :( maybe i forgot to transfer that one. o well here we go again from scratch:)
[Xperia Arc General] mrw00:
o2 Branded:

flash version: Available (But i can't seem to get it) PC Companion/flash file

Link:

Still not available to me via OTA or Pc Companion
[Xperia Arc General] funkyblue04:
Yes, but you no longer have ROOT access!

I want to be able to upgrade AND keep my root access!~
[Xperia Arc General] marcindpol:
i see now...
[Xperia Arc General] funkyblue04:
It's frustrating there is no way to root for NEO.
[Xperia Arc General] marcindpol:
there is...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1194823
[Xperia Arc General] funkyblue04:
Not for

Neo 4.0.A.2.368...
[Xperia Arc General] Suhaib Haidar:
SonyEricsson said, in the feature that it will provide updates more quickly, and we are waiting for the next

version of android ( I hope that before Galaxy S II ) have this version
[Xperia Arc General] Mano1982:
Nothing helps :( did everything again.. Reseted settings, rebooted, factory reset.. Have done everything but i can't connect to server (operator), can't call anyone or send sms :( Really frustrating for me.. Downgrading to .145 again sadly :(
[Xperia Arc General] doministry:
He was talking about light lol.

The second pic is with flash and there is problem - it is flooded with light.

THis is what I understood from his post....
[Xperia Arc General] wallimo:
Yep, thats exactly what I meant, it seems whether in low light or day light the flash is miss timed so that the lens captures the light from the flash and ruins the images. My guess is it's just a timing issue but I am unsure how to fix it, I've tried as jlmcr87 said and lower the iso but it has the same problem, I wanted to see if more people are having the same problem whether it's a rom bug or a settings problem. I wanna know how to fix it anyone have any ideas??
[Xperia Arc General] Awesome_Aleks:
It's not a timing issue, if the lens didn't capture light from the flash there would be no point in the flash whatsoever, I don't think engineers of mobile phone cameras are good enough to make the lens take light in the fraction of a millisecond where the light had reached the object and disappeared from the flash itself.

Are you sure this didnt happen in previous firmware? Have you tried cleaning your lens?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Are you using a case for your phone by any chance?
[Xperia Arc General] n6006:
why i can t update my xperia arc

country lebanon middle east ???

can i update it manually ?
[Xperia Arc General] leolion38:
Hey dyjin, i am from malaysia. I thought that the malaysia's version belongs to the global generic version? Or the malaysia version is slightly different?